8EA14C1 PTC Compressor Start Device (120V Class) A solid-state PTC starter for single-phase hermetic compressors. It energizes and then removes the start winding automatically, providing quiet, reliable starts with low power dissipation.
Series: 8EA (PTC solid-state motor starter)
Nominal resistance: 4.7 Ohm (±20%) – “14C” rating
Application voltage class: 120V (Vmax/Imax 180V / 12A)
Mounting: Direct plug-on to compressor terminal pins (S & R)
Typical companion: Plug-on motor protector/overload on Common pin
Noise-free operation; low power dissipation; no moving parts
Compatible with GE PTC start device: WR55X24399 (wine cooler applications)
Compatible with GE start device kit: WR55X32224 (kit includes starter + overload; replaces WR18X21291, WR87X26404)
Variant: 8EA14C1-02 — Compatible with GE Profile Opal 2.0 ice maker applications
Compatible with GE wine cooler models GVS04BDWESS, GWS04HAECSS using WR55X24399, and Compatible with GE Opal 2.0 ice maker XPIOX3SCSS using 8EA14C1-02.
Compatible with GE upright freezers using kit WR55X32224, examples include:
FCM11PHBWW, FCM11PHCWW, FCM5SKAWW, FCM7CKACD, FCM7DKAWW, FCM7SKAWW, FUF14QRRAWW, FUF14QRRBWW, FUF14QRRCWW, FUF14SMRDWW, FUF14SMREWW, FUF14SMRFWW, FUF17QRRAWW, FUF17QRRBWW, FUF17SMRDWW, FUF17SMREWW, FUF17SMRFWW, FUF21QRRBWW, FUF21SMRDWW, FUF21SMREWW, FUF21SMRFWW, XUF14SMRCWW, XUF14SMRDWW, XUF14SMREWW, XUF17SMRCWW, XUF17SMRDWW, XUF17SMREWW.
Always confirm the start device part number on your appliance or in the service documentation before ordering.
Mount at the compressor terminal cover; plug to S & R pins; protector plugs on Common.
Keep the device dry and shielded; terminals run hot in normal use—use wire/insulators rated ≥105 °C.
Avoid PVC insulation contact with hot terminals; reinstall the electrical cover after installation.